Ibanez Jem Serial Number

Contents [] Introduction Ibanez model numbers are used to identify a guitar model. Most Ibanez model numbers have three sections: • A series code, • the specific model number, • one or two suffixes. A model number could look like this: RG3520Z where RG is the code for RG series, the specific model number is 3520 and the suffix is Z. Sometimes, for instance in catalogs, the abbreviation defining the model finish is included to the model number, so you would get RG3520Z HBK or even RG3520ZHBK (without the space). For guitars of recent vintage, the model number is often stamped or painted on the reverse of the instrument\'s headstock.

For earlier instruments, the information in this article along with the can be used to ascertain the model number. Series code The first one to three letters of a model name generally indicates the series to which that model belongs. The series code usually is an abbreviation of the series name.

The proliferation of fake guitars being sold today has prompted me to give them their own page. These largely Chinese made fake Ibanez are what prompted Ibanez to release substandard guitars like the JEM333 and PGM3 at price points to compete with these fakes. Dec 30, 2016 - I\'m looking at what I believe to be a 2008 Ibanez JWVH JEM guitar. If the serial number is F0509338 definitely bogus.

For the models it\'s RG and for models S. For Steve Vai\'s signature the code is JEM and for his it\'s UV. Joe Satriani use the JS designation. Most other signature guitars employ a naming convention using the artist\'s initials followed with an M (presumably standing for Model), for example see Paul Gilbert\'s. Series code prefix In some cases characters are added to the beginning of the model number before the series code. Some cases where this occurs include: • G = model belongs to the entry-level line (e.g., ) • JC = model belongs to the handcrafted line (e.g.

) • US = model belongs to the line (e.g. ) Japanese retailer spot model prefixes In some cases Ibanez produces which are for sale exclusively by particular retailers in Japan. These models are identified by a prefix on the model number exclusive to each retailer. Some of these retailer codes are: • H - Ikebe Gakki () • I - Ishibashi () • K - Musicland Key () • M - Kurosawa Gakki () • R - Rock Inn () • S - Shimamura Gakki () • W - Watanabe Gakki () • Y - Yamano () Series code suffix Occasionally additional characters are appended to the end of the series code, but before the numeric portion of the model number.

Contents [] Introduction Ibanez model numbers are used to identify a guitar model. Most Ibanez model numbers have three sections: • A series code, • the specific model number, • one or two suffixes. A model number could look like this: RG3520Z where RG is the code for RG series, the specific model number is 3520 and the suffix is Z. Sometimes, for instance in catalogs, the abbreviation defining the model finish is included to the model number, so you would get RG3520Z HBK or even RG3520ZHBK (without the space). For guitars of recent vintage, the model number is often stamped or painted on the reverse of the instrument\'s headstock.

For earlier instruments, the information in this article along with the can be used to ascertain the model number. Series code The first one to three letters of a model name generally indicates the series to which that model belongs. The series code usually is an abbreviation of the series name.

The proliferation of fake guitars being sold today has prompted me to give them their own page. These largely Chinese made fake Ibanez are what prompted Ibanez to release substandard guitars like the JEM333 and PGM3 at price points to compete with these fakes. Dec 30, 2016 - I\'m looking at what I believe to be a 2008 Ibanez JWVH JEM guitar. If the serial number is F0509338 definitely bogus.

For the models it\'s RG and for models S. For Steve Vai\'s signature the code is JEM and for his it\'s UV. Joe Satriani use the JS designation. Most other signature guitars employ a naming convention using the artist\'s initials followed with an M (presumably standing for Model), for example see Paul Gilbert\'s. Series code prefix In some cases characters are added to the beginning of the model number before the series code. Some cases where this occurs include: • G = model belongs to the entry-level line (e.g., ) • JC = model belongs to the handcrafted line (e.g.

) • US = model belongs to the line (e.g. ) Japanese retailer spot model prefixes In some cases Ibanez produces which are for sale exclusively by particular retailers in Japan. These models are identified by a prefix on the model number exclusive to each retailer. Some of these retailer codes are: • H - Ikebe Gakki () • I - Ishibashi () • K - Musicland Key () • M - Kurosawa Gakki () • R - Rock Inn () • S - Shimamura Gakki () • W - Watanabe Gakki () • Y - Yamano () Series code suffix Occasionally additional characters are appended to the end of the series code, but before the numeric portion of the model number.